Pomcast is Pom Pom's knitty and witty podcast, now twice monthly! Lydia and Sophie talk to all sorts of interesting fibre folk, as well as indulging in knit-chat and plenty of giggles. Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter! pompommag.com Hosted ...
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Hey Pomcats! It's been a woolly, witty and wonderful nine years with you all, but it's time for us to hang up our headphones and say goodbye! This last episode of the Pomcast sees Lydia and Sophie reminiscing about their recording adventures and special moments, and it of course has to end with the favourite feature, 'Top Three!' Plus, it wouldn't …
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Episode 78 – Short Rows: 'What Lies Beneath' with Naomi Polonsky at Murray Edwards College
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Hi Pomcats! We hope you’re having a great summer? The Pomcast is currently on a summer break, but we’re bringing you a bonus episode to enjoy! We’re talking to Naomi Polonsky, an assistant curator at Murray Edwards College in Cambridge and learning all about the current exhibition ‘What Lies Beneath; Woman, Politics, Textiles’. We were lucky enough…
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Episode 77 – Lazy, daisy, hazy, knits of summer!
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Hey Pomcats! Those lazy, hazy days of summer are just around the corner, why not take a little break and put your feet up with an episode of Pomcast? This episode we’re talking about the cultural delights of the Hayward Gallery, as Lydia and Sophie had both recently seen the work of Louise Bourgeois which is on display there. A must for any textile…
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Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re having a chat with intarsia maven Sylvia Watts-Cherry! You’ll know Sylvia bold and exciting designs from past Pom Poms, such as Fata Morgana in Issue 30 and Tortoiseshell from Issue 34. And now you’ll get to know her latest design Paragon which graces one side of our super bumper double cover anniversary issue 41! We …
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Hi Pomcats! Welcome back to aural knitting space that is the Pomcast! Wind those skeins and dig out your stitch markers and join us for another chat episode. We start this episode with a somewhat detailed description of coffees and beverages and then chat Sophie’s adventures in clay and Lydia’s sewing studio set up. Knitwise, Lydia has been continu…
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Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re having a chat with the fabulous knitwear designer Ainur Berkimbayeva. We were delighted to get to know Ainur better, after admiring her designs in issues of Pom Pom for a while! You’ll know her patterns Dayspring from Issue 36, the Alatau hat design from Issue 31, and Astragal from Issue 30. We talk about the many hat…
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Hey Pomcats! Get cozy and grab your latest WIP, it’s time for a catch up! This episode we’re catching up with Lydia’s travels stateside as she was recently in Austin, Texas to join Meghan for the Issue 41 photoshoot! Meanwhile Sophie is fresh from seeing a talk at the Crafts Council by Lorna Hamilton-Brown as part of the ‘We Gather’ exhibition. Pho…
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Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re chatting to designer and knitter Aimee Sher! If you didn’t know already, Aimee is the designer of the Issue 40 cover star, the Effervescent pullover! We chat about their inspiration behind this design and what crafting means to them. We also learn about the all important Boba Time socks using 626 Yarn & Fiber Company …
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Hey Pomcats! We’re springing into the first ‘armchair chat’ of the year - a new working title for the Sophie and Lydia episodes! While the Pomcast hibernated over the winter, we had our own adventures to update each other on. Lydia has delighted in the joys of horse riding, while Sophie launched the maiden meet-up of her volunteer run repair cafe! …
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Hi Pomcats! We’re swinging into our first episode of 2022 with an interview with the marvellous maker Lydia Morrow. You may know Lydia from her Instagram, @whatlydiamade, where she introduces herself as ‘disabled queer doofus mum doing all of the things’. We discuss her process behind the creative direction for Issue 39 and her own designs. Remembe…
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Hi Pomcats, can you believe it’s the last episode of the year? Fret not, we’ve got a bumper episode for you to enjoy and this one is thanks to all of you who sent in questions for us to answer - it’s the ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode! We received so many fantastic questions, and we are just sorry we couldn’t include more! Thanks to everyone who got in …
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Hi Pomcasts, welcome to the penultimate episode of the year! We’re delighted to be joined by guest interviewer Belinda Johnson, a fellow member of the Pom Pom team who had a chat with sound artist Sam Topley. Before we got to the interview, it was only right that we had a chat with Belinda and introduced her to you lovely listeners. As well as find…
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Episode 67 – What we do in the stitches!
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For this ‘knitchat episode’ Sophie regales Lydia with the epic tales of her Ebay tapestry frame adventures and Lydia is at the final stages of her house move! If you need to be inspired to move some furniture around here is Lydia’s song of the moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-QDjghO4C8 We’re talking about our exciting book projects for nex…
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Episode 66 – Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki
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Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re joined by the delightful designing duo Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki and talking about their upcoming release Interpretations Volume 8! For this global recording Joji and Veera join us from Argentina and Finland to tell us more about Volume 8. This pair have been working together for years on this collaborative pr…
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Hi Pomcats! The kettle’s on and we’ve saved a space for you! Come join us with your craft of choice and catch up on all Pom Pom news and musings from Sophie and Lydia. So, what have we been up to? Sophie took Lydia’s recommendation from episode 63 and made the trip to see Paula Rego at Tate Britain, what a moving exhibition! Lydia has been navigati…
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Episode 64 – Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin
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Hi Pomcats! Autumn is in full swing for many of us, what are your knitting plans this season? Well, what better way to get inspired than to cosy up with our latest episode and enjoy our chat with authors Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin. We wanted to hear all about their recent Pom Pom Press publication, Moon and Turtle! This collaborative project between…
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Hi Pomcats! We’re back in the podcast groove with your twice a month dose of knit chat and all things pertaining to Pom Pom. This episode Lydia and Sophie are catching up and are all excited about Issue 39! Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast…
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Hi Pomcats, did you miss us? Well we missed you! After a short respite, we’re renewed and ready to start this next chapter of knit chat goodness. We’re trying a new schedule too, so instead of a monthly offering, you can look forward to a new Pomcast episode every two weeks! We’ll also be alternating between dedicated interview episodes and ones th…
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Hey Pomcats! We're back for our first recording of 2021, catching up on all the Pom Pom news. Lydia and Sophie also chat to the fantastically talented and funny Jacqueline Cieslack, about her debut book, 'Embody - A Capsule Collection to Knit & Sew'. Visit our website for full episode notes: https://pompommag.com/blogs/podcast/episode-61-jacqueline…
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Episode 60 – Ruffles & stripes, oh my!
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Hey Pomcats! After a year's hiatus, wehave dusted off our microphones to bring you pun-filled chats about knitting, making, and all the exciting things that happen in Pom land. Recording separately from our abodes, Lydia and Sophie catch up about recent projects, the upcoming summer issue 33, and what life in lockdown means for them.Find the show n…
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Episode 59 – Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Company
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Hey Pomcats! We’ve been away from the mic for a while, but it’s good to be back bringing you a blend of fibre fun, knit and crochet conundrums and magazine based musings.Thanks to Neighbor Hood Fiber Co. for sponsering this episode and for founder Karida Collins for being our interviewee!Find the show notes here - https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-…
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Episode 58 – A Knitmas chat with Eli Block
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Merry Knitmas Pomcats! This episode we're joined by our friend and ex-producer, the musical maverick that is Eli Block! We're feeling festive as we chat about the creation of the podcast, what we've been up to, everyones favourite regular feature Top Three, and there is even time for some presents. Come join us by the fire for a cosy chat!Find the …
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We're bringing you another slice of Rhinebeck 2018 fun with our Norah Gaughan interview recorded live at the festival. We find out more about Norah's vision for our winter issue and we've also got all the news about our recent releases Knits About Winter and Knit How.Show notes can be found here -https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-57-norah-gaughan/ …
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Episode 56 – Rhinebeck Special with Emily Foden of Viola
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Joining us for the whole episode (what a treat!) is the lovely Emily Foden of Viola Yarns. We have a post-Rhinebeck chat and find out more about her upcoming book 'Knits About Winter'.Find the show notes here-https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-56-rhinebeck-special-with-emily-foden-of-viola/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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This episode features an interview with illustrator and author Katie Green, along with our usual knit-chat and giggles. Thanks to Traveling Yarn for sponsoring! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Episode 54 – Moon Gazing & Yarn Chasing
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We have a healthy stash of news to share with you so if your needles took a break over the summer, get ready to dust them off and dive in to all the new publications that we have coming soon. We’ve got our usual features of Tell and Tell, Top Three and Text Files, plus a review of some fab yarn from our sponsors Rauwerk. Grab your knitting and get …
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Hey Pomcats! We're enjoying a heatwave (a tropical heatwave), but we're getting prepped for the change of the seasons. While being warmed (or should that be cooled?) by thoughts of our upcoming autumn and winter publications, Lydia and Sophie bring you their exceptional blend of knitting news and puns for your enjoyment. Our guest this episode is D…
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Episode 52 – Amy Small of Knit Collage
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The sun is shining and we're more relaxed than a loose gauge linen hand knit. Summer is a great time to enjoy the outside with your latest WIP in tow, so why not pop this episode of Pomcast on to accompany you. We've got a chat with Amy Small of Knit Collage, notes on sunny London, and news of our Autumn and Winter knits - gotta be ready for when t…
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Just like two yarns plucked from your stash and striped together to make the perfect combo, we've blended a mix of news, reviews, an interview, and knitting merriment for your enjoyment. As well as your favourite features, we're joined by the fabulous Pam Allen, founder of Quince & Co. So why not indulge your ears with over an hour of fun chit-chat…
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Episode 50 – Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki
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Hey Pomcats, welcome to your favourite pick'n'mix of knitty chat, including an interview with the dynamic designing duo Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki! We've also got Text Files and Top Three.Thanks to Ritual Dyes for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 49 – Hanna Maciejewska & Zoe Fletcher
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We've got festival fever as our recording comes live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival and this episode includes our Unravel interviews with Hanna Maciejewska and Zoe Fletcher. Thanks also to Woollinn Dublin for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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We're hanging out with the charming and creative Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis who run The London Loom in this here London town. We'll be having a gander at their new book, swatching with some tasty The Wool Kitchen yarn, bringing you all the news of your favourite knitting mag and all the while providing your ears all the puns and cheering cha…
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Episode 47 – Andrea Mowry + a Pom office party!
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Happy Knitmas Pomcats! . We've got the whole team involved for this episode, Meghan is our US corespondent, chatting with Andrea Mowry, and Sophie and Lydia are joined by Amy for some gift giving and party games - it's like you are at the Pom Pom office party!Thanks for Unravel festival for sponsoring this episode.www.pompommag.com Hosted on Acast.…
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Episode 46 – Knitters in the Round: Crafting Consciously
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The second of our Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer 2017, hosted by Anna Maltz, Discussing how we can choose to craft consciously are Bristol Ivy, Clara Parkes, Julia Billings and Julie Asselin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Episode 45 – Knitters in the Round: Where There's a Wool, There's a Way!
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For this episode we bring you a recording of the first of two Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer, and hosted by Anna Maltz. This one features Emily Foden (Viola Yarn), Emily Wessel (TinCanKnits), Olga Buraya-Kefelian (Olgajazzy), and Sonja Bargielowska (Blacker Yarns). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Episode 44 – A Stash of One's Own
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Lydia and Sophie catch up after an exciting trip to the binder's to see Knitting Outside the Box on press, and after a trip to Yarndale! This episode features a recording of Clara Parked reading from her newest book, A Stash of One's Own. What a treat! Thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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Lydia and Sophie are joined by Juju Vail - our guest editor for Autumn Issue 22!We're talking colours, cloth, skeins and sewing, plus all the gossip from the magazine.Thanks to our sponsors Woollenflower! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Recorded live at Pomfest, it's an extra special Pomcast! Lydia, Sophie and Eli bring you knitty challenges, puns, special guests, craft horror stories, What Would Juju Do? and a sing along - it's like you were in the audience too!Thanks to Fig Tree Yarns for sponsoring Pomcast Live, and The Yarn Collective for sponsoring this episode Hosted on Acas…
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Episode 41 – Pamela Wynne Butler
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This episode we talk to Pamela Wynne Butler about her new book - Handsome: Man Sweater for Every Body. We also reveal more exciting Pomfest news, and indulge in all our usual knit shenanigans.Thanks to Skein Queen for sponsoring this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 40! In this episode Lydia and Sophie talk to Julie Asselin about colour inspiration and how she became a dyer. There is also all the usual podcast fun; including exciting news about a new book coming soon from Pom Pom Press, and the vendor lineup for Pomfest! Of course we also have plenty of giggles, and a travel related top 3! Hosted on Ac…
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Episode 39 – Short Rows: Sonja Bargielowska of Blacker Yarns
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A bonus 'Short Rows' episode! Lydia and Sophie count down to Pomfest in July and chat to Sonja Bargielowska of Blacker Yarns, plus there is a review of Blacker's new Samite Silk Blend - ooh!Thanks to Blacker Yarns for sponsoring this Pomcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This episode Sophie and Lydia talk to Gina Rockenwagner about her life in the world of fashion and textiles. There is also exciting news about Pomfest, and all our upcoming anniversary celebrations, and all the usual giggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Episode 37 – Bristol Ivy + Spincycle's Kate Burge and Rachel Price
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Live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Sophie is joined by guest host Bristol Ivy - who has an exciting Pom Pom Press announcement! This episode also includes an interview with the fabulous gals behind Spincycle Yarns.Thanks to our sponsors Erika Knight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 36 – Live from Unravel 2017 with John Arbon + Nancy Marchant
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Live from Unravel 2017! Not only do we have all the news and knits from the festival, this episodes includes two interviews with John Arbon and Nancy Marchant. Thanks to our sponsors La Bien Aimée Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Episode 35 – Daphne Marinopoulos of The Fibre Company
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Back with the first Pomcast of 2017, Sophie and Lydia have all the news about your favourite knitting mag and lots of giggles too! The gals chat to Daphne Marinopoulos, founder of The Fibre Company, plus there is the usual lots of chat and fun!Also thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 34 – Christmas Cracker with Helga Isager and Julia Farwell-Clay
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Merry Knitmas! Get ready for a bumper Christmas Cracker Pomcast! We've got festive cheer, Top Three, 'What Would Juju Do?', plus two interviews this episode one with Helga Isager and one with Julia Farwell-Clay.Thanks to Unravel and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 33 – Short Rows: Fiona Alice + Emily Foden
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A bonus mini podcast! Sophie Scott and guest host Amy Collins chat about the upcoming Pom Pom Christmas Party. Plus we have interviews with designer Fiona Alice and Emily Foden of Viola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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In this episode we chat with designer Dianna Walla and catch up with all the knitting gossip and news from Pom Pom magazine. Our craft agony aunt Juju answers your knitting dilemmas and our top three has a special Norwegian flair!Thanks to Blacker Yarns and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episdoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Episode 31 – Short Rows: Krishan Arora and Heather Millard of YARN - The Movie
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A bonus mini pomcast episode! Featuring an interview with the folks behind YARN - The Movie, at cinematic Top Three plus all the usual Pom Pom gossip and giggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Av Pom Pom Quarterly
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Episode 30 – Spooky Special with Rachael Matthews
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Our 30th is a Spooky Special for Halloween with some of your knitting horror stories!You can also expect all the usual knitting news and giggles, plus an interview with the wonderful textile artist and knitter Rachael Matthews - we chat about her new book 'The Mindfulness in Knitting'.This episode is sponsored by Pink Hazel and Green Mountain Spinn…
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